Zen meditation beginners course
- Study phase:
- Bachelor student, Master student, Premaster student, PhD candidate, Recent graduate
- Study method:
- Group
- Time investment:
- Several sessions
- Language:
- English
- Costs:
- Free of charge
Meditation is not an escape, it is the courage to face reality with full attention. - Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen meditation is all about simply sitting and observing, without reacting to thoughts or stimuli. This can be challenging at first, but offers a chance to step out of your comfort zone and be fully present. With regular practice, you can develop more calmness and focus. In this four-session course, you will practise sitting and walking meditation in a Zen way. Throughout the course, we gradually build up the time in silence from 10 to 25 minutes, and you are encouraged to also practise at home to build a routine. You will also learn how to apply Zen Buddhist principles in everyday life.
After this training
- You will have experience with Zen meditation and know how to build a routine.
- Develop greater calmness and focus through regular practice.
- Learn how to apply meditation principles in daily life.
- Deepen your understanding of Zen Buddhist insights.
For whom
All UU students and (recent) graduates, and PhD students from all Graduate Schools.
Note: Given that this training is also open to PhD students, there is a small chance that you, as a student, will meet a lecturer during this training.
Offered by
Student Well-being
Dates and other practical information
No dates are known at the moment. The course is taught by Jacky Limvers (wellness coach and 25-year Zen practitioner) and Nynke Okma (coach and personal development consultant, and a practitioner of meditation in various traditions for almost 15 years).
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